PPT-Coral Reefs

By Harsha Lakamsani Introduction Coral Reefs are made of limestone structures of dead and living stony coral Coral polyps are formed by red and green coralline algae Coral gets color from zooxanthellae. By: Tatiana Smith. Background of this slide . http://foolishmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/coral-reef-red.jpg. Where are coral reefs found?. Coral Reefs can be found where the red dots are located in the world map. Here is a picture of a coral reef:. Part I. Section 5. Invertebrate marine animal. A polyp that begins to form an exoskeleton. CO. 2. & Ca in the water to make calcium carbonate (CaCO. 3. ) aka limestone. Sessile – immobile. Form colonies. presents:. Rescuing. . Coral Reefs in the Cayman Islands. Earthwatch. Student Expeditions. [Name of High School]. What is . earthwatch. ?. Since 1971, Earthwatch has made it possible . for . people from all walks of . Global location’s. In the world there are Coral Reefs in. Southeast . Asia . The . Pacific including . Australia.. And in the . Atlantic and . Caribbean. Temperature and . Precipitation . ranges. . Gary Shepherd. Fifth Grade Science. What are the four main Ocean basins?. Pacific Ocean. - the largest and has the greatest depth . Atlantic Ocean. – about half the size of the Pacific and not quite as deep . Handley et al “Geography Focus Stage 4” Pearson: Sydney p82. “The Rainforests of the Sea”. We need to study the interactions that exist within coral reefs so they we can make recommendations to ensure these ecosystems exist in the future. Lagoons Part 2. AICE Marine Science. Unit 5. Difference between shallow & deep corals:. Shallow:. Symbiotic w/ . zooxanthellae. Colorful. Energy from . zooxanthellae. & from filter feeding w/ stinging tentacles. 4G2 – Global Environments. Year Geography 2013. “The Rainforests of the Sea”. We need to study the interactions that exist within coral reefs so they we can make recommendations to ensure these ecosystems exist in the future. Types of Global Environments. Research Exercise . –. There are many types of global environments. Choose three from the following list and identify their locations around the world:. Highlight where these three environments are on a global map. Climate Change. Management Solutions and Challenges for a Changing System. By: William Adams. ATOC 4800. 17 April, 2017. Table of Contents. I-Coral Reefs. II-Environmental Threats. A. Climate Change. #. 2. : . SPATIAL VARIATION. MONITORING . and. STATUS OF CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS. Composition. Northern Islands: Volcanic. Southern Islands: Uplifted coral reef limestone (volcanic base). Age. Northern Islands: Youngest. The Importance of Coral . R. eefs. Coral reefs are like the rainforests of the sea. Biologically diverse. Support 33% of marine fish species. Provides medicines, chemicals, and other resources .. The Importance of Coral Reefs. Based on....... Outline. Importance of coral reefs. D. ifferent types of reefs . Requirements for good coral growth. Recent stresses on coral reefs. Projected effects of climate change . Key management measures. Getting started. With this GEO resource you will be learning about the location and biodiversity of . coral reefs. , their value to us and the environment and threats affecting global reefs today. We will also investigate the response to such threats in term of management..